Mezze Maniche

500g

Overview

Mancini Mezze Maniche is a high-quality Italian pasta known for its short, wide, tube-like shape. Translating to "half sleeves," mezze maniche is similar to rigatoni but shorter, making it ideal for capturing sauces inside and out. Produced by Mancini, an artisanal pasta maker dedicated to using wheat from its own fields in Italy’s Marche region, this pasta boasts a firm texture, exceptional flavor, and an ability to enhance a wide variety of dishes. Thanks to its structure and slightly rough surface, it pairs beautifully with both rich and delicate sauces.

Quality & Sourcing

Mancini Mezze Maniche is made exclusively from 100% Italian durum wheat semolina grown on the company's own farms. This ensures complete traceability, from cultivation to final production. The pasta is extruded through traditional bronze dies, giving it a slightly rough surface that enhances sauce adhesion. Additionally, Mancini follows a slow-drying process at low temperatures to preserve the wheat’s natural flavor, nutrients, and texture. This meticulous attention to quality results in a pasta that maintains its shape and al dente texture during cooking.

Versatility

Mancini Mezze Maniche is an incredibly versatile pasta that works well in both traditional and modern recipes. Its hollow, ridged structure makes it perfect for creamy sauces like cacio e pepe, carbonara, and pasta alla vodka, as well as rich meat-based ragùs. It also excels in vegetable-based preparations, holding up well in dishes featuring roasted eggplant, zucchini, or mushrooms. Additionally, mezze maniche is a great choice for baked pasta dishes and pasta salads, as its sturdy shape retains texture even after extended cooking or chilling.

Ingredients

• Durum wheat semolina
• Water

Mancini Mezze Maniche is made without artificial additives or preservatives, ensuring a pure, natural, and authentic Italian pasta experience.